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Originally Posted by Bill14564
I make sure there is at least three feet of separation between my vehicle and anything I encounter in my lane. Pass a bicycle - at least 3 feet. Pass a car - use another lane. Pass a stopped delivery truck - at least 3 feet. Encounter a pedestrian - at least 3 feet. This is required by law for bicycles (316.083(2) & (3)) and is just a good way to stay safe for everything else.
Usually, this means I will need to cross the center line at least part way. If that is not safe (poor visibility, oncoming vehicles) then it is simple: just wait. The law explicitly allows this in non-passing zones when avoiding obstructions (316.0875(3)(a)) and passing a bicycle (316.0875(3)(c)).
I use the same practices when avoiding pedestrians, bicycles, and other obstructions when driving a golf cart.
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Lots of rules when walking on roads, streets, private roads in Florida.
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In villages most walkers seem to blunder along and have no clue of rules when walking.
